Marijuana use has been decriminalized in many states and has been legalized in some, and this book provides amateur growers with the information they need before they can consider cultivating cannabis plants for their own use. A licensed grower for the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program, Alicia Williamson answers questions about the legality of cannabis, where it can be grown, and the difficulties typically encountered in cultivating it. Williamson explains the entire process, from choosing between seeds or clones to proper curing and storage of the harvest, with tips on growing indoors, outdoors, and in containers; troubleshooting information for plants that are not growing; and recipes for tinctures, capsules, and edible medication.